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Since I started watching the Korean remake of Fated to Love You, I started thinking back of some of the best Eccentric male leads. Not all jerk Chaebols are from the same cookie cutter. Here are some very special, unique male leads that I wanted to applaud for their fun spin on their characters.

5) Mr. Clueless

Jun Pyo from Boys over Flowers (played by Lee Min Ho)

If you could only define clueless with a person, stick Jun Pyo’s face right there. Everything about him is ridiculous, from the hair to the clothes… to the cute little laugh thinking a girl who hates him really must like him. He’s a jerk at first, but you forgive him quickly when you realize he has no idea what he’s doing and lives in a very delusional sheltered world.

4) Mr. Spoiled Super Star

Dokko Jin from The Greatest Love (played by Cha Seung Won)

I quickly got on board with his laugh. At first I thought, what is with this guy? I soon loved how different he was. He like a spoiled super star and little kid rolled into one. His personality also added to his eccentric charm.

3) Mr. Track Suit Man

Kim Joo Won from Secret Garden (played by Hyun Bin)

Oh the track suits. So many horrible outfits. What’s great about it, is how much he loves them. He doesn’t realize how ridiculous he looks. Not only did Hyun Bin pull off this character perfectly, but he was also very convincing with the body swap. I really enjoyed watching him playing a woman trapped in a man’s body.

2) Mr. Hand Gesture

Joo Joong Won from the Master’s Sun (played by So Ji Sub)

I love Joo Joong from the ridiculous hair and tight short bright pants. What killed me the most was his hand gestures as he would say “Ga-ja”. He was charming but also very silly.

1) Mr. Drama Queen

Lee Gun from Fated to Love You Kdrama- (played by Jang Hyuk)

Alright, we are only a few episodes in and already we can see just how insane and over the top Lee Gun is. I knew he would be funny, but I don’t think I was fully prepared for him to be this dramatic. He seems to react to everything in an over the top way. His personality and appearance are very loud (hair, laugh, clothes). What I like so far though, is he also seems very sincere and has a very loving heart.

So who are some of your favorite eccentric male leads? Did I leave out anyone you think should be included?

So in the past year I’ve immersed myself into the world of Kdramas and Korean Movies. I’ve watched a lot, and enjoyed it immensely. In the past few weeks I’ve noticed myself starting to slow down on my obsession. I’m still watching Kdramas, but not daily, and not marathon watching like I previously was. I’ve always enjoyed TV and movies from many different countries (mostly British at the moment). I want to start sharing some of the one’s I’ve enjoyed with you, while I continue to watch and also review Kdramas. I also would like to start an anime/manga section, which has been my intention for some time now.

Here’s a sneak peak of some of the things I would like to review other than Kdramas:

So, as drama fans, we all know that the male second lead doesn’t stand a chance. We spot the male second lead by episode 1, or even before by looking at a poster or thumbnail for the show. Even though the male second lead is often nicer, he’s not going to get the girl. Why? It’s just how it is. Usually he doesn’t speak up when he should and gets put in the friend zone. Plus, often but not always, the male second lead getting the girl would contradict the poor girl – arrogant rich boy story line. Now, this is a generalization, and there are exceptions, but it is a common theme.

Without further ado, here’s my list of top ten male second leads. I’m not saying I prefer them to the male lead, but I’m saying if the male lead wasn’t in the picture, that the male second lead would definitely be suitable for our main actress.

Goong was one of the first dramas I had watched. I was still naive at the time, and didn’t catch on that the male second is doomed from the beginning. For the first half, I actually really like Lee Yul better and thought he was the better catch. As the show went on I changed my mind.

Choi Young-Do sort of break the mold for male second leads a bit, or falls into a sub category maybe. He’s not the stereotypical “nice” second lead. He’s pretty horrible at first, more what you would expect from the male lead. Either way, he has some very sweet moments. I like how he would watch her quietly. Very cute.

Kim San has been in love with Seo Yoo-Kyung (Gong Hyo-Gin) for years, but never confessed? It’s a shame he missed his chance because he really pretty wonderful. He would leave her images of a bloomed cactus consistently on her locker, but for some reason never had the courage to tell her. Well, he didn’t tell her he was the owner of the restaurant either. He waited too long and missed his shot.

So, in the end I do think that Choi Han-Gyul (Gong Yoo) was a better match for Ko Eun-Chan Yoon Eun-Hye, but she did have some really sweet moments with Choi Han-Sung. I like that he sees her as a woman from the beginning. They have a great friendship, but it wasn’t mean to be.

Omo, omo, omo! Choi Gang-Hyuk is so adorable! I think he’s the most attractive out of the two and I think it’s hilarious how he falls asleep anywhere and everywhere. Sorry… You are too nice. Classic case of nice boys finish last (I don’t like that saying).

What didn’t he do for her? Yoon Ji Hoo was pretty much perfect in every way and very dedicated to Geum Jan-Di (Ku Hye-Seon). This was tough for me, because I really felt like both male characters were equally well suited for her.

Hiccup!!!! Oh, he’s cute and adorable. I love how he gets so nervous around around her and hiccups even before he even knows she’s a girl. He protects her and she really has a great relationship with him. The thing is, she doesn’t have a clue how he feels. You’d think she’d notice but she’s oblivious.